opsonize

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Synonyms: opsonise, opsonin, ozonize, opsonic, opsonins, opsonized, opsonizes, opsonify, opsonium

Antonyms: opsonise, opsonin, ozonize, opsonic, opsonins, opsonized, opsonizes, opsonify, opsonium

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Verb

1. {{lb|en|transitive}} To make ([[bacteria]] or other [[cells]]) more susceptible to the action of [[phagocyte]]s by use of [[opsonin]]s.
2. {{lb|en|intransitive}} To become more susceptible to the action of [[phagocyte]]s by use of [[opsonin]]s.

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